Despite newspaper speculation there was no promotion for Jo-Anne Dobson, the MLA for Upper Bann.

BBC: No shocks in Nesbitt reshuffle

In Upper Bann, Sinn Fein's John O'Dowd has been elected with 6, 649 first preference votes.

BBC: Former Assembly Speaker criticises poll count system

However, SDLP sssembly member for Upper Bann Brid Rodgers has said the Drumcree dispute could, and should, be resolved locally.

BBC: Parades 'not meant to heighten tension'

Upper Bann UUP MLA Jo-Anne Dobson said the consultation had also shown a clear consensus that the number of re-sits should be reduced.

BBC: Strong Northern Ireland opposition to A-level changes

Upper Bann assembly member David Simpson takes over as chair of the social development committee, following Gregory Campbell's promotion to minister of culture, arts and leisure.

BBC: New environment boss 'sceptical'

The Upper Bann seat of First Minister David Trimble and the Strangford constituency of UUP deputy leader John Taylor are being targeted by the party, he said.

BBC: News Online

Mr Allister tried to force a vote over Francie Molloy's nomination, embarrassing the DUP by referring to the Upper Bann MP David Simpson's allegations in the Commons back in 2007.

BBC: First day of new assembly term

Joanne Dobson of the UUP described the plight of farmers in her Upper Bann constituency who were struggling to cope, and said she was "quite cross to hear that you started making plans on Monday".

BBC: NI agriculture committee holds emergency weather meeting

The Upper Bann MP didn't seem convinced.

BBC: Perception and reality

During some feisty exchanges with lobbyists from Friends of the Earth, the Upper Bann MP David Simpson argued that the risk to donors could not be compared to the position of those who signed election papers for candidates.

BBC: Perception and reality